Archive for February, 2012
SEATTLE – There's more to an exhibit at the Seattle Art Museum than meets the eye. Blockbuster exhibitions with works by Picasso and Gauguin not only bring major works of art to SAM, they also create an opportunity for nearby businesses to participate. Nicole Sanchez talks with tourists, hotels and SAM about
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Posted: February 29th, 2012 under Take 21.
Tags: CityStream, Nicole Sanchez
What needs to happen to bring NBA and NHL to Seattle? How can residents be involved in this year’s budget process? What are the next steps for making Third Avenue safer for residents and visitors? Is the Volunteer Park Conservatory really facing closure? Whatever your questions, submit them now. Watch it online
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Posted: February 28th, 2012 under City Issues, Take 21.
Tags: Brian Callanan, City Inside/Out: Council Edition, Seattle City Council
After being bombarded with the most expensive initiative campaign in state history, Washington voters chose to privatize liquor last fall. We look at the aftermath of I-1183 and the changes that are on tap. How are distributors reacting to the new 10% tax they will soon have to pay? Will consumers balk
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Posted: February 24th, 2012 under City Issues, Take 21.
Tags: Brian Callanan, City Inside/Out, initiatives, Liquor Privatization
This week, Nancy and The Zone put the pedal to the metal with a look at Max Kullaway's handmade bikes, a discussion with music expert Pat Thomas on his book Listen Whitey, a reflective conversation with master glass artist Preston Singletary, and a preview of ACT Theatre's new performance space. Then, we
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Posted: February 24th, 2012 under Art Zine, Music, Take 21, Theater.
Tags: Art Zone, Books, glass art, Music, Nancy Guppy, theater
World Fantasy Award-winner Jo Walton specializes in the exploration of alternative histories, be it the results of a very different World War II (Farthing), or a Victorian world where the inhabitants all happen to be dragons (Tooth and Claw). Nancy Pearl interviews this Welsh-Canadian fantasy and science fiction writer and poet about
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Posted: February 23rd, 2012 under Art Zine, Literary, Take 21.
Tags: An Evening With, Books, Jo Walton
Mayor Mike McGinn, Seattle Public Schools Director of Curriculum and Instructional Support Wendy London, and a panel of involved youth participate in a lively discussion about arts education, creative learning, and student success, followed by a community Q&A session. Watch the show at www.seattlechannel.org/TownSquare. Premieres Thurs., Feb. 23, 5 p.m.
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Posted: February 23rd, 2012 under Art Zine, City Issues, Education, Schools, Take 21.
Tags: Arts, education, Seattle Public Schools, Town Square
Mayor Mike McGinn delivered his third State of the City Address of his mayoralty. The 2012 State of the City Address focused on Seattle’s economic recovery from the longest, deepest recession since the Great Depression, implementation of the overwhelmingly approved and enhanced Families and Education Levy, and recent city efforts to protect
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Posted: February 21st, 2012 under City Issues, Take 21.
Tags: LIVE, Mayor, mayor state of the city
In honor of Black History Month, The Black Heritage Society of Washington State, Inc. pays tribute to Northwest Pioneers in Media with a spirited panel hosted at the Museum of History and Industry. Among the Honorees are: Chris Bennett, owner of Kris Bennett Broadcasting and the Medium newspaper; Fitzgerald Beaver (in Memoriam)
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Posted: February 21st, 2012 under Take 21.
Tags: Black History Month, Media, MOHAI
Tim Keck is the president of Index Newspapers LLC, which publishes The Stranger and the Portland Mercury. Previously, Tim helped inspire the creation of office browser blockers everywhere, by founding the famous satirical newspaper The Onion. Watch as Tim and Eric discuss his early ventures into journalism, his expansion into multimedia, and the future of the
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Posted: February 21st, 2012 under Take 21.
Tags: Eric Liu, news, publishing, Seattle Voices, Tim Keck
Mayor Mike McGinn sits down with SEATTLE CHANNEL host Brian Callanan for Ask the Mayor from 7-8 p.m. on Wed., February 22. They’ll be discussing current city issues such as the stadium proposal, his State of the City address and more. Be part of the show by bringing your questions to the
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Posted: February 21st, 2012 under City Issues, Take 21.
Tags: Ask the Mayor, Brian Callanan, Mayor Mike McGinn
